Component project managers create project management plans for all component projects in a program. The program manager notices that some project managers prefer one status report template, while othe

Question

Options

• AReview the issue with the program management office (PMO) to determine which template to use.
• BReview the issue with the project managers and come to mutual agreement on which template to
• CMeet with the program governance board to select an appropriate template.
• DAllow the component project managers to use their preferred templates.

• A
  2% (1)
• B
  79% (34)
• C
  12% (5)
• D
  7% (3)

Explanation

The program manager's role includes facilitating coordination and consensus among component project managers-not dictating solutions unilaterally. Escalating a minor operational matter to the PMO (A) or governance board (C) is disproportionate. Allowing different templates (D) creates inconsistency that undermines the program manager's ability to roll up and compare status across components. Option B is correct because collaborating with the project managers to reach mutual agreement respects their expertise, builds buy-in, and produces a consistent reporting standard without unnecessary escalation.

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